ELIZABTEH, N.J. (1010 WINS) — A man was charged after a woman was found fatally stabbed in a New Jersey home earlier this week, authorities announced Friday.
Jose Melo, 52, was charged with first-degree murder, third-degree possession of a weapon for an unlawful purpose, and fourth-degree unlawful possession of a weapon.
At approximately 9:12 a.m. on Monday, Dec. 30, police responded to a to a report of a stabbing at a residence on Florida Street in Elizabeth.
Upon arrival, officials located Naket Jadix Trinidad Maldonado, 31, who was declared dead at the scene.
The investigation remains ongoing.
Anyone with information about this matter is urged to contact Prosecutor's Office Homicide Task Force Sergeant Keyla Live at 908-370-6793.
